Senior Research Statistician

Company: Highmark Health
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Location field must contain 'city, state' or a zip code to perform a radius search (e.g., Denver, CO or 46122 ). City and state must be separated by a comma followed by a space (e.g., Houston, TX )Entirely Remote Work From Anywhere Role!At Highmark Health, data, analytics, and technology are at the heart of our strategy. Leveraging our unique position as a payor and a provider, the Enterprise Data and Analytics team implements advanced solutions that generate differentiated insights that pave the way for everyone to embrace health. We lead cutting-edge cloud technology solutions, are funded to pursue bold ideas, and we have access to innovative partners, including world-class institutions such as Carnegie Mellon and Johns Hopkins Universities. Enterprise Data and Analytics team members are enabled to thrive in a flexible Work From Anywhere environment that fosters career growth, work-life balance, and professional development. This job will act as a senior statistician for a program supporting multiple projects with any level of complexity and will be the primary contact for all biostatistics related activities on high priority projects. Develops and consults on enterprise-wide statistics consulting and research capabilities, as well as serves as an enterprise expert for complex statistical questions, study design considerations, and protocol development.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESMentor and advise junior research statisticians and other colleagues on statistical methods.Consult in the process of protocol development by choosing an appropriate study design, including statistical methodologies, calculating necessary sample size to achieve a pre-specified power, and writing the statistical section of the protocol.Sample size calculations may require some literature search to ensure that the study assumptions are correct.Writes and reviews statistical analysis plans (SAPs) based on the protocol, including development of well-presented mock-up displays for tables, listings, and figures. Creates or reviews programming specifications for analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures.Directs the activities of other personnel to support overall program direction and mentors to ensure timely completion of high quality work. Provides independent review of project work produced by junior statisticians, analysts and others in the department. Consults in project teams, interfacing as necessary with other departmental project team representatives.Determines time estimates for completion of study related activities with stakeholders and management and proactively communicates to management any difficulties with meeting these timelines. Drives progress on study activities against agreed upon milestones and ensures the study timelines for project deliverables are met. responsible for scope and workingwith program management, escalates as needed.Consults on business development activities by working with junior colleagues to contribute proposals, budgets, and attending sponsor bid defense meetings.Conducts and participates in review and quality control of project deliverables, ensuring that output meets expectations and is consistent with analysis described in SAP.Consults and supports junior colleagues and collaborators to review randomization schedule(s) to ensure there are no errors present and sponsor and protocol requirements are met. Ensures ongoing monitoring of actual randomization scheme.Other duties as assigned or requested.EDUCATIONRequired

• Master's Degree in BioStatistics or related fieldSubstitutions
  • NonePreferredDoctorate in BioStatistics or related fieldEXPERIENCERequired
    • 3 years of Statistics or related experiencePreferred3 years of Understanding of high-level learning/artificial intelligence concepts3 years of Experience in open source programming (R or Python)LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONSRequired
      • NonePreferred
        • NoneSKILLSExcellent knowledge of statistical theory including experimental design, categorical data analysis, analysis of variance (covariance), survival analysis, and non-parametric methods.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to apply knowledge of basic statistical design, analysis, and programming techniques utilized in clinical research and to effectively communicate statistical concepts.Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and business unit initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the businessReferral Bonus: Level 4Language (Other than English):NoneTravel Requirement:0%-25%PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONSPosition TypeRemoteTeaches / trains others regularlyFrequentlyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteOccasionallyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)NeverPhysical work site requiredNoLifting: up to 10 poundsConstantlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsOccasionallyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsOccasionallyDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.EEO is The LawEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf )We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.orgCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice

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